Thornton Tomasetti and Fika Open Gomba Trail Bridge in Rwanda

New Suspension Bridge Improves Year-Round Access in Karongi District 

A new suspension trail bridge in rural Rwanda is helping more than 4,430 people safely reach schools, health care, markets, and government services. Thornton Tomasetti partnered with Fika (formerly Bridges to Prosperity) to help make the 108-meter Gomba Trail Bridge possible. 

Inaugurated in June, the 108-meter Gomba Trail Bridge connects seven communities in Karongi District that were previously separated by the flood-prone Nyabahanga River, where residents often risked dangerous crossings during the rainy season.

Thornton Tomasetti’s Partnership with Fika Since 2016 

The Gomba Trail Bridge is the eighth bridge Thornton Tomasetti has helped make possible through its partnership with the organization since 2016. To date, more than 65 Thornton Tomasetti volunteers have worked alongside Fika and local communities, connecting more than 26,500 people to essential services and economic opportunities. 

Through employee volunteerism and financial contributions, Thornton Tomasetti supports Fika's work with governments and local communities across Africa to provide safe, year-round access to isolated rural areas.

Read Fika’s 2026 Gomba Trail Bridge Impact Report to learn more about the project’s community impact.

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